These findings mirror
those of a study included in this review which measured
the frequency of reported abusive MHCP behaviours at the
time of childbirth: 14 % of women sampled (n = 593) were
ignored, 13 % verbally abused, and 12 % received negative
and threatening comments [81]. Similarly, a comprehensive
USAID-supported review of disrespect and abuse during
childbirth in facilities, involving a review of published and
grey literature as well as primary qualitative data collection,
also noted instances of physical abuse, non-consented and
non-confidential care, non-dignified care, discrimination
based on specific patient attributes, abandonment of care,
and detention of patients in facilities in LMICs [21]. Grey
literature reports based on primary data collection from
South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Peru, framed within the